Blasting Along Arkansas River May Cause Delays Near Browns Canyon
Recreational users of the Arkansas River between Fisherman’s Bridge and Ruby Mountain Campground should prepare for potential delays today due to blasting and heavy scaling work. The project is part of the road widening efforts at the entrance of Browns Canyon...
Fairplay Man Arrested Near Buena Vista for Suspected Drug Trafficking and DUI
A routine traffic stop on Highway 24 near Buena Vista led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Fairplay man on multiple drug charges. According to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Ryland Geske pulled over a vehicle driven by Clarence Armando Home Gun this past...
Salida and Buena Vista Baseball split 1-1 in the Chaffee County Showdown.
Buena Vista took game one in walk off fashion from the Spartans 8-7 in the 7th. The Spartans, down 7-2 at one point, rallied to tie the game in the top of the 7th. Oakley Robison walked off Salida with a base hit to center field and take game one from Salida 8-7. The...
Salida Mountain Trails to Host Benefit Concert with Roundhouse Assembly
Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) is hosting a one-night-only concert and psychedelic light show featuring local legends, Roundhouse Assembly! Event proceeds will benefit SMT and the nonprofit’s mission to create and maintain trails, steward public lands, and promote a...
Salida Theater Project Announces Auditions for “Still Alice” Staged Reading
The Salida Theater Project is holding auditions for its next project, a staged reading of Still Alice, tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. and tomorrow from noon to 2 p.m. at A Church, located at 419 D Street in Salida. Actors ages 20 to 60 are encouraged to audition....
Spring Pet Adoption Event Lets You Name Your Price at Ark Valley Humane Society
Ark Valley Humane Society presents a Spring Fever Adoption Promotion, sponsored by Full Circle Real Estate Group, to help homeless pets find their forever homes. The adoption event runs from April 7 through April 20, allowing adopters to “name their price” for...
Salida Chamber Golf Scramble Returns May 9 at Salida Golf Club
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is looking for teams to compete in the Chamber Golf Scramble on May 9 at the Salida Golf Club. The cost is $200 per four-person co-ed team and includes nine holes of golf, food, and a starter kit. Golf carts are available...
Kira Jones Named Fire Chief of Chaffee County Fire Protection District
The Chaffee County Fire Protection District board of directors has named Kira Jones as their new fire chief. Jones has been serving as interim chief for the past six months. More information about the district can be found at chaffeecountyfire.org.
Over 1,000 Join Nationwide “Hands Off” Protest in Salida, Rallying to Protect Public Services
Protesters gathered at Riverside Park in Salida on Saturday as part of a nationwide “Hands Off” rally, calling for President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to protect essential services such as public education, Social Security, and veterans’ healthcare. Organizers claim...
A-Church Upcoming Events in April
Live music, live theater, open mic and so much more, including: Kat McQuillen presents Kent Burnside & his band with Special Guests Jessica Holloway! A Fundraiser, proceeds will go to CCCF earmarked for Women's services. AN EVENING OF MISSISSIPPI BLUES (WITH QR...
Sunday, April 6th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In the Upper Arkansas will see sunshine, with a high near 57. Winds could get up to 15mph in the afternoon. Tonight, we will see a low around 24. The San Luis Valley will be Sunny, with a high near 53. Winds will...
Saturday, April 5th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- Snow will continue across the higher terrain and plains Throughout the rest of today. In the Upper Arkansas Valley, there will be a chance of snow showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46....
